Rutgers University Athletics

Career Highs
IP: 7.0, two times
SO: 7, Michigan State (4/13/19)

2020 (Redshirt Senior): Started four games on the mound ... logged 19.2 innings with 13 strikeouts ... left with the lead after working 5.1 innings with three runs permitted at Old Dominion (3/7) ... worked 4.1 innings in start versus Washington State (2/29) ... earned the win at North Florida (2/22) with three runs allowed over six innings ... went four innings with five strikeouts in first start of the season at No. 3 Miami (2/15).

2019 (Redshirt Junior): Pitched in 20 games with seven starts in Big Ten play ... worked to a 3.14 ERA, ranked tied for 13th in the Big Ten after the regular season, over 63 innings with a .255 batting average against ... struck out 39 ... gave up two earned runs or less in 6-of-8 appearances against Big Ten opponents ... stranded 12-of-14 inherited runners as a reliever ... beat Northwestern (5/11) with only one earned run permitted over seven innings ... pitched five innings of relief in the suspended game at Penn State (5/3) with two runs allowed ... surrendered only two earned runs in a five-inning start at No. 30 Michigan (4/27) ... did not allow an earned run over six innings versus Purdue (4/20) ... permitted only one run and struck out seven in six innings to beat Michigan State (4/13) ... went five innings in start at Iowa (4/6) ... allowed only one earned run over seven innings in first collegiate start against Ohio State (3/30) ... logged 5.2 scoreless innings of relief against Indiana State (3/24) ... contributed a scoreless frame versus Harvard (3/20) ... earned the win at Florida Gulf Coast (3/17) by stranding three inherited runners and working 2.2 innings with one run allowed ... struck out two in 1.2 innings versus Monmouth (3/13) ... worked both ends of a doubleheader at USC Upstate (3/9) to collect eight outs ... fanned two in an inning  at Old Dominion (3/2) ... retired both batters faced against Chicago State (2/24) ... stranded two inherited runners versus Butler (2/22) ... made season debut with two strikeouts in 1.1 innings of relief at Miami (2/17).

2018 (Redshirt Sophomore): Appeared in 22 games out of the bullpen ... totaled a 3.20 ERA over 39.1 innings ... collected two saves ... struck out 36 and held opponents to a .229 average against ... opponents went just 9-for-47 (.191) with two outs ... had a 1.30 WHIP ... ended with a perfect 4-0 record ... worked two scoreless frames against No. 11 Minnesota (5/18) ... collected a four-out save versus Monmouth (5/15) ... threw a scoreless inning at Maryland (5/13) ... picked up a win over No. 13 Michigan (5/6) by pitching 1.2 scoreless innings of relief ... posted four innings with three strikeouts at Purdue (4/28) ... logged 3.2 scoreless innings of relief to pick up a victory over Nebraska (4/22) in the rubber game ... earned first collegiate save with two strikeouts in an inning at Monmouth (4/17) ... worked three scoreless innings in two appearances at No. 18 Illinois (4/13, 4/15) ... credited with the win after pitching two scoreless innings against Lafayette (4/11) ... tossed a zero on nine pitches at Michigan State (4/1) ... struck out three in two scoreless innings against FIU (3/14) ... earned first collegiate win with five strikeouts in 2.1 innings of relief versus Army (3/10) ... pitched 3.2 innings of relief versus Iona (3/6) ... fanned two in an inning in the home opener versus Wagner (2/27) ... pitched one inning of relief versus No. 17 Indiana (2/23) ... struck out three in two perfect innings in first career pitching appearance at No. 9 Miami (2/16).

2017 (Redshirt Freshman): Played in 18 games with one start in right field ... recorded four hits, three runs and five RBIs ... made first career start at Northwestern (5/19) and collected two singles, a walk, an RBI and a run ... came in as a pinch runner at Seton Hall (4/19) and scored a run in the ninth inning ... drew a walk with the bases loaded at Lafayette (4/11) ... had a pinch-hit single against Maryland (4/2) ... knocked in a run at North Florida (3/11) ... drew a walk in first game against the Ospreys (3/10) ... laced an RBI single for first collegiate hit at Old Dominion (3/5) ... made collegiate debut as a pinch hitter in win over No. 17 Miami (2/19) and hit an RBI ground ball.
 
2016 (Freshman): Did not see game action ... redshirted.
 
Prior to Rutgers: Three-year varsity starter St. Mary High School in Rutherford, N.J. ... ranked No. 7 outfielder in New Jersey by PerfectGame ... first team all-league selection as a senior … selected as a team captain during senior year ... first team all-league selection as a junior ... selected to play in the 2014 Garden State Underclass Games, comprised of the top-100 prospects in the Garden State ... also invited to attend SelectFest in 2014 ... competed with the Jersey Seminoles in the summer ... also played with the Jersey YardDawgs and Wladyka baseball travel teams ... won MVP at 18U World Series at Diamond Nation ... honor roll student since freshman year.
 
Personal: Son of Christine and Thomas Genuario ... has a younger brother, Nicholas ... a labor studies major.

Know Your Knights
One word to describe Coach Owens: Detailed
Favorite Rutgers athlete, past or present: Anthony Ashnault
Major: Labor Studies
I chose my major because: of the variety of different fields I can enter upon graduation.
Favorite place to hang out on campus: Stuff Yer Face
The person I most admire is: My dad. He is the embodiment of the quote “Fire is the test of gold; adversity, of strong men.” Which is an important lesson I’ve learned from him. Along with having provided a great life for my family.
If I wasn’t playing baseball, I’d be: A police officer.
Favorite professional athlete: Jon Jones
Favorite professional sports team: New York Yankees
One word to describe myself on the field: Tough
One word to describe myself off the field: Quiet
Few people know that I: My favorite thing to do in my free time is play video games.
People who had greatest influence on my athletics career: My parents and coach Pete Persico
I started playing my sport because: I have loved baseball since I picked up a bat and a ball when I was a kid.
I chose Rutgers because: of the ability to represent my state school on a national level, along with the extensive history of success that is Rutgers baseball.
Favorite cereal: Cookie Crisp
The movie I have watched the most in my lifetime: Saving Private Ryan
The best actor to play me in a movie: Matthew McConaughey
Favorite musician/group: The Rolling Stones
The first song I knew all the words to: "Fireman" - Lil’ Wayne
If I could turn any activity into an Olympic sport, I would win a gold medal at: Eating chocolate chip cookies.
Famous people I have met include: Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, Randy Johnson, Robinson Cano and other Yankees throughout the years
Rituals I have before, during or after a game: Praying
Favorite all-time gift received: My first dog when I was a kid
Pet I had growing up were: A dog
My favorite Halloween costume growing up: Firefighter
The place in the world I would most like to visit: Italy
The website I visit most often: Barstool Sports
My favorite teacher: Mrs. Gallo (fifth grade)
The quote that most resonates with me: “Concentration and mental toughness are the margins of victory.” - Bill Russell
If I could choose any color when buying a new car it would be: Black.
My spirit animal: Tiger
One thing on my bucket list: Travel the world
Phone app you cannot live without: Alarm Clock
What would you like to say to the R Fund donors who have provided for your scholarship and/or facility resources? Thank you for everything you have contributed to all of us here at Rutgers. Your donations are critical to our programs success and your generosity is greatly appreciated.
How has Rutgers and donor support changed your life? Rutgers donor support has granted me the ability to attend one of the best schools in the country. Being here at Rutgers has helped me grow in all aspects and shaped me into who I am today. That would not have been possible without your support.